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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.65, 1,037.31 and 420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.65, 1,037.31 and 420.08 is: 579.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.65 : 1,037.31 = 420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.65/1,037.31 = 420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.65x = 1,037.31 × 420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.65x = 435,748.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,748.00/751.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.72

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